Review of School for Scoundrels (2006) by Candi H — 22 May 2008

Very funny....Thorton & Heder are a riot together!

This review of School for Scoundrels (2006) was written by Candi H on 22 May 2008.

School for Scoundrels has generally received mixed reviews.

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